FDA Recall Terminated

AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Ref no. B30166, Software Versions 2.0 and 2.0.1 Product Usage: The AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer is intended for use with in vitro diagnostic flow cytometric applications using up to four fluorescent detection channels using a blue (488 nm) laser, two light scatter detection channels and electronic volume (EV).

Recall: Z-2035-2017 · Initiated April 3, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2035-2017
Event Number
76961
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
OYE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 3, 2017
Posted
April 17, 2017
Terminated
August 7, 2017
Address
250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

Description

AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Ref no. B30166, Software Versions 2.0 and 2.0.1 Product Usage: The AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer is intended for use with in vitro diagnostic flow cytometric applications using up to four fluorescent detection channels using a blue (488 nm) laser, two light scatter detection channels and electronic volume (EV).

Reason

Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the Export feature located in the Results area of the AQUIOS System software is not correctly exporting Tetra Combo CRD files.

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter was sent on 4/3/17 to inform customers that area of the AQUIOS System software is not correctly exporting Tetra Combo CRD files. The letter informs the customers of the impact, action, and resolution. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Customer Support Center via website, http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support, Via phone, call 1-800-369-0333 in the US. Customers outside the US are instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide in the countries of: Angola, Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Nambia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom and Zambia

Quantity

188 units total (24 units in US)